Join the Forest of Avon in this community orchard for a day of Winter fruit tree pruning and orchard care.
Janine from the Forest of Avon , will deliver training in Winter fruit tree pruning techniques on the young fruit trees in the Elderberry walk Orchard located in Elderberry Walk Open Space, Bristol.
Please do not refer to the eventbrite map for exact directions. Follow the links below.
Attendees will be taught the key principles in fruit tree pruning, and practical techniques in how to affectively prune apple and pear trees.
The day will consist of the training session in the morning and then an afternoon of practicing the techniques learnt under the supervision of Janine. All Health and Safety provison will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session.
No skills or expertise required, all training, tools and PPE are provided. Please bring sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind getting muddy, a packed lunch and plenty of water.
Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site
Activities not suitable for under 16's
Meeting point:
We will meet at the orchard at 10 am. The Orchard is located in Elderberry Walk Open Space at the What3words mark finest.slam.score
The following addresses will get you to two main entrances, Elderberry walk, BS10 6NW and Pen Park Road, BS10 6NW
Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvR54NFx4Maz4zFU7
Parking.
There is small car park located on Elderberry Walk ( ///limp.glaze.remit) and plenty of on street parking is avaliable close by.
If you have any specific access needs then please get in touch.
If you have any questions prior to the event contact Janine on:
janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org or call 07743932643
If you are new to volunteering with us could you please fill in following Volunteer form https://forms.office.com/e/9NsJtiaxZg
